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Hard Time Describing.. Black plastic protection under bumper?

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Old 08-09-07, 11:53 AM
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Default Hard Time Describing.. Black plastic protection under bumper?

Hi All

Cant search because i dont know what its called, but basically the black plastic underliner stuff underneath my bumper and fender wells are falling off and scraping on the ground. Just the other day a nice chunk of it flew off on the freeway. Im holding it up with zipties and its all just trashed. Ripped up and everything.

Anyone know the xact term for this and how much it costs?
Old 08-09-07, 11:54 AM
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is it called the slash gaurd
Old 08-09-07, 12:01 PM
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oh splash guard maybe?
Old 08-09-07, 12:18 PM
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ok..are you talking about #16 or 18?

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Old 08-09-07, 12:31 PM
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I would call Scott @ oelexusparts.com. He helped me with my rebuild and found everything I needed. He was great. Also, seems to be the cheapest.
Old 08-09-07, 01:22 PM
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Go to the junkyard and see if you can find one in good condition.
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Do you actually even NEED THIS down there?
Why not just take it off?
Old 08-09-07, 02:01 PM
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its for the aerodynamics!
Old 08-09-07, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cpone
Do you actually even NEED THIS down there?
Why not just take it off?
mostly there for cosmetic and keep the engine bay cleaner imho
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o there it is number 18

i wonder if it would be bad if i just removed it? Its all messed up and falling off everywhere.

Thanks every1!
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Its not a big deal to remove it, just be ready to clean your engine bay more often.
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hey j stuff where you located?
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Its there for cooling.
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yeah mine is off. and you do have to clean more. a soapy sponge and dry rag will do the trick everytime. i hated taking it off to do my own oil change and i am constantly working and cleaning under the car so it was more practical to keep it off.
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and often times when i drop a bolt it goes to the ground instead of having to take off the piece to get to it. lol


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